Gamila
Gamila is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beautiful”.
| Meaning | Beautiful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Egyptian form of Jamila |
| Arabic spelling | جميلة |
| Pronunciation | ga-MEE-lah |
| Arabic root | ج م ل (j-m-l) — to be beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Gamila
Gamila is the Egyptian pronunciation of Jamīla, 'beautiful', since Egyptian Arabic pronounces the letter jīm as a hard g. Jamila was a name given by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself: he renamed a woman called ʿĀṣiya ('disobedient') as Jamila. Gamila is the everyday form in Egypt and Sudan.
Is Gamila a Muslim name?
Yes. Gamila is the Egyptian form of Jamila, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'beautiful'.
Is Gamila in the Quran?
The root appears in 'so patience is most fitting (ṣabrun jamīl)' (Quran 12:18).
Where is the name Gamila used?
Common in Egypt and Sudan; Jamila elsewhere.
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Spellings and variants of Gamila
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gamila mean?
Gamila means 'Beautiful'. It comes from Arabic, Egyptian form of Jamila.
Is Gamila a Muslim name?
Yes. Gamila is the Egyptian form of Jamila, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'beautiful'.
How do you write Gamila in Arabic?
Gamila is written جميلة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Gamila?
Gamila is pronounced ga-MEE-lah.
Is Gamila mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'so patience is most fitting (ṣabrun jamīl)' (Quran 12:18).